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Lisa Coley, a licensed clinical social worker, supports patients through Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s Mobile Integrated Health program. (Courtesy photo)

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On isolated Vashon, social workers have plenty to do

Home to an older population, overgrown rural roads and a saltwater moat separating the island from the mainland,…

A still from the documentary film, “A Photographic Memory,” which will have a special screening on July 9, at Vashon Theatre. (Courtesy photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | July 3, 2025

Jam in the Atrium, Studio Ghibli Festival and more.

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Northwest

Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

This infographic shows signs of a stroke. If you or someone you know has even one of these symptoms, call 911. BE FAST. (Cleveland Clinic infographic)

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VashonBePrepared: Stroke — The Sneaky Killer

Learn how to BE FAST in responding to a stroke.

Slade McSheehy

Opinion

Commentary: It’s been a privilege to serve Vashon students

Vashon has been more than a chapter in my career. It will continue to be a part of…

Connie Sorensen

Opinion

Commentary: Help us bring magic to kids at Strawberry Festival

This is about creating joy, access, and unforgettable memories for every child on Vashon Island.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | June 26, 2025

Readers react to DispatchHealth service, national protests, and proposed cuts to Medicaid

From left to right: Grayson Hamilton, Alden Metler, Brendan Blower, Arlo Harris, Ben Steele, Rose Ely, Willa Lee, Gwen Tomlinson and Kiran Rajaratnam competed in Sarasota, Florida this month at the USRowing Youth National Championships. (Ginger Hamilton photo)

Sports

Vashon rowers find success at nationals

Eight athletes picked up impressive wins in the USRowing Youth National Championships.

Alex Bruell

Opinion

Editorial: How the sausage gets made

We produce 52 newspapers per year. It feels a bit miraculous in retrospect.

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue crews extinguish a small beach fire during the county’s burn ban on the morning of Aug. 3, 2024. (Alex Bruell photo)

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Fire Marshall issues Stage 1 burn ban across unincorporated King County

The ban includes Vashon.

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Per Lars Blomgren is a Vashon High School teacher and coach.

News

News Briefs | June 26, 2025

Ferry news, and a local educator is honored.

Families visit Point Robinson Park for the 2024 Low Tide Celebration. The event returns this Saturday, June 28. (Jim Diers photo)

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Happenings | June 26, 2025

The Low Tide Celebration is almost here.

Films by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki (top center) screened in this year’s Studio Ghibli Festival include (clockwise from top right) “The Boy and the Heron,” “The Tale of Princess Kaguya,” “Ponyo,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Porco Rosso.” (Courtesy Photo)

Arts

Arts Briefs | June 26, 2025

Studio Ghibli Festival